Multiple dice device and operational system utilizing one or more inner dice enclosed within a clear, outer die with independent rolling and chance capabilities

Abstract

This invention is directed toward a multiple dice device and operational system utilizing one or more inner dice enclosed within a clear, outer die with independent rolling and chance capabilities. Within a clear outer die there is enclosed one or more inner dice which roll independently of the outer die, such that with a roll on the outer die by a user two or more chance results can be obtained. The outer and inner dice can be the standard 1-6 numerical dice, purely directional dice, dice with symbols on them or a combination of the various possible surfaces.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] None. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [0002] This invention was not federally sponsored. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] This invention is directed toward a multiple dice device and operational system utilizing one or more inner dice enclosed within a clear, outer die with independent rolling and chance capabilities. Within a clear outer die there is enclosed one or more inner dice which roll independently of the outer die, such that a roll on the outer die by a user results in two or more chance results being obtained. The outer and inner dice can be the standard 1-6 numerical dice, purely directional dice, dice with symbols on them or a combination of the various possible surfaces, so long as, at least, the outer die is clear. [0004] Games involving dice are the oldest games of chance known to humans. Games of chance involving dice date back to at least 2,000 B.C. The earliest records we have of dice...

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Benefits of technology

"The invention is a device that allows a user to roll multiple dice results with just one roll. It also reduces the likelihood of knocking over playing pieces and cheating by manipulating dice. The device enhances the game-playing experience by providing a unique method of obtaining results in games of chance involving multiple dice. Additionally, the device allows for the inner die or dice to be visible through a clear, outer die, and the inner die can be made of red-colored plastic with directional arrows on it and the outer die can be made of clear plastic with the standard 1-6 faces. The invention combines a numerical outer die and a directional inner die for role-playing games requiring a number for movement and a directional arrow which dictates the direction the player moves. The invention is an inexpensive method of providing multiple die-rolling results through the use of one external, clear die and one more internal die or dice."

Problems solved by technology

First, if there is one inner die enclosed within a outer die, it is 50% less likely that a thrown die will knock over a playing piece in board games such as Monopoly and Parcheesi which have game pieces move about on a board and where the knocking of a game piece off its spot can result in confusion over where the piece was initially, diminishing the enjoyment of the game for all players.

Third, it decreases the chances that an unethical player will be able to favor a certain roll by picking up, arranging, and releasing the dice in a certain manner, as while he or she can pick up the multiple die, it will be considerably more difficult to get the inner die or dice to lie in the desire manner than it would be with two die, both of which can be touched and manipulated by the user.

Electronic dice, however, are expensive, prone to electrical malfunctions, and do not usually show directions, as does the current invention.

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